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I was worried Control Resonant wouldn't be Control enough, but then I got lost in an infinite bedroom dimension
Remedy Entertainment's upcoming game, Control Resonant, shifts from the original Control's gameplay to a character action style featuring combos and skill trees, with Dylan Faden as the protagonist. While an early demo initially felt less like Control, later sections, including a surreal dimension of infinite bedrooms and a challenging boss fight, showcased Remedy's signature atmosphere and design, offering hope that the game will retain the series' unique identity.
God of War: Laufey Revealed, Stars Faye In A New Adventure From Santa Monica Studio
Sony's State of Play revealed God of War: Laufey, a new entry focusing on Faye, Kratos' late wife, played by Deborah Ann Woll. The game shifts from Kratos' heavy combat to Faye's agile, stylish action in a realm called the Everwhen, featuring a talking cube companion named Phranque. No release date was announced.
Pixel character action game Knuckle Paradise announced
Publisher ARTE France and developer Flying Oak Games have announced Knuckle Paradise, a pixelated character action game inspired by Hong Kong action comedies. The game is in development for Windows PC and features stylish combos, a battle-chicken sidekick, and exploration of an abandoned amusement park.
Pixel art combo-packed character action game Knuckle Paradise announced for PC
Publisher ARTE France and developer Flying Oak Games have announced Knuckle Paradise, a pixel art character action game. The title is set to be released on PC.
Koshmar: The Last Reverie Preview | IGN
Koshmar: The Last Reverie combines the striking aesthetic of Alice: Madness Returns with Mass Effect-era morality systems and third-person hack-and-slash action. The game incorporates roguelike elements, bringing these inspirations into a modern character action experience.
Stellar Blade developer SHIFT UP partners with Shinji Mikami’s new studio to release a new creative character action game
South Korean developer SHIFT UP, known for Stellar Blade, has partnered with Shinji Mikami's new studio, UNBOUND Inc., to publish new character action games. SHIFT UP founder Hyung Tae Kim expressed his admiration for Mikami's work and stated the partnership aims to support original IPs and foster creative exploration. While the new game is in early development, concept art has been revealed.
Our early verdict on Crimson Desert: bad bugs, great cats, and an open world that could use a big bucket of yellow paint
Crimson Desert, the upcoming open world RPG from Pearl Abyss, is facing criticism for numerous bugs and an unintuitive user experience, despite its ambitious mechanics and visually appealing world. While the game offers a vast array of systems and combat options, reviewers note issues with controls, loading times, and a lack of clear guidance, making it a potentially frustrating experience despite its promising elements.
Rumour: New Bayonetta game in development, plus Bayonetta & Metal Gear Rising Revengence remaster/remakes
A rumor suggests PlatinumGames is developing a new Bayonetta game with a simplified combat system and a new resource bar, built on Unreal Engine 5 with a budget comparable to Final Fantasy XVI, targeting a 2028 release. Additionally, remasters or remakes of the original Bayonetta and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance are reportedly in development for multiple platforms, with the original Bayonetta IP reportedly bought back by PlatinumGames.
